Corner Brook Stream Development Corporation

History of the Corner Brook Stream Trail

These range from walking, hiking and jogging to bird watching, snowshoeing, and organized sporting activities. The diversity of the trail network has something for everyone, whether they are local residents or visitors to our fair city, its relaxing atmosphere and beautiful scenery provide a welcome break. The majority of the land itself is the property of Corner Brook Pulp & Paper Ltd. which is owned by Kruger Incorporated. Without their trust and cooperation, the trails would not exist.

With the increasing popularity of the Stream network came the realization that it has the potential for so much more. Walking trails are quickly becoming recognized as destinations in themselves for tourists and visitors. Couple this with the striking natural beauty of our area and the potential for increased tourism activity becomes obvious.

The Corner Brook Stream Development Corporation Development Plan (revised 2000) provided the basis for an overview of the existing uses of Corner Brook Stream including the status of walking trail development. It also articulated the future goals of the CBSDC, identified areas of concern and made recommendations that centered on full-time staffing to support the work of CBSDC, and the tourism development opportunities that the walking system and associated amenities would provide.

With this in mind the CBSDC commissioned a professionally designed Master Plan Review and Implementation Strategy. It provided an update of the Development Plan, and outlined an implementation strategy that would identify physical works for completion over the next five years and beyond. This document is, in effect, the blueprint for the future growth and success of the Corner Brook Stream Development Corporation's initiatives. It was funded through a generous contribution by the Johnson Family Foundation to whom we owe a debt of gratitude. It provides the rationale, planning and implementation strategies that has been the basis of our fundraising success to date.

The idea that sparked the origin of the trail network originated with a feasibility study undertaken by the City of Corner Brook in the early 80's. What started as an idea to create some simple walking trails has grown to a network of adjoining trails with over $2,500,000 worth of infrastructure in the form of bridges, viewing decks, rest areas, walkways, etc. The Corner Brook Stream Development Corporation (CBSDC) has accomplished a great deal since incorporation in 1995. The remarkable achievements of CBSDC can be attributed in part to a group of dedicated volunteers and partners with the vision and commitment to make Corner Brook a better place to live. The trails, which wind throughout the city and into the upper reaches of the Corner Brook Stream corridor, are used extensively for a variety of leisure activities year round.